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Kids on Campus Summer Registration Opens January 21
Mark your calendars and get ready for a fun-filled summer at FCC! With adventures in science & technology, culinary & creative arts, robotics, music, and more, our unique collection of summer programs are especially designed for kids ages 8 to 15 years. A Maryland Certified Youth Camp, Kids on Campus provides a wide range of hands-on supervised activities throughout our campus, encouraging everyone to explore and learn while having fun in a safe environment. Subscribe to our ENews for all the latest news and updates!
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Spring 2025 FCC Career Fair & Training Open House
Discover a variety of flexible and affordable career training programs designed to prepare you for employment in high demand industries, meet our program staff, review upcoming courses, and learn about financial aid opportunities for students enrolling in continuing education and workforce development programs. There is also opportunity to ask questions, gather important information, attend a 30-minute Career Workshop, visit the Career Fair, and so much more. Register today to save your spot! 
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CPR & First Aid Training Now Available in Spanish
We’re excited to provide CPR and first aid training entirely in Spanish to make these life-saving skills more accessible to the community. Following the guidelines of the American Heart Association to ensure the highest standard of training, this expert-led training provides participants with essential skills to confidently respond to emergencies. Open to everyone with no prior experience is needed. Monthly sessions available through June 2025. Visit frederick.edu/cpr for more details or to register.
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New Family Study Space at FCC for Parenting Students
Offering parenting students and their children a dedicated space where they can study and recharge, this new space provides an inclusive and welcoming environment for student parents and caregivers to comfortably study while children can read, play with toys, and enjoy an interactive wall display. A pack-n-play is also provided, making the Family Study Space suitable for children of all ages. Questions? Contact Jennifer Leonard, Adult and Parent Education and Outreach Coordinator, at jleonard@frederick.edu or call 301-624-2862.
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New Campus Public Safety Omnilert App
Stay aware of critical communications, access safety resources and respond with real-time information for your organization's safety teams when it matters most. Download the Campus Public Safety Omnilert App to immediately contact Frederick Community College our College Public Safety & Security. Use the app to share safety concerns, access College Safety Resources, designate it as a panic button, call the crime tip line, and more. Questions? Contact FCC Public Safety to learn more. Apple Store and Android Google Play.
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Special Notice | Monroe Avenue Construction Continues
When going to the Monroe Center at 200 Monroe Avenue in Frederick, be sure to use the Monroe Center South Entrance as a section of Monroe Avenue continues to be under construction in this area at this time. The stretch of inaccessible road currently begins at Monocacy Boulevard and continues to 700 feet north of Highland Street. Detour signage is in place. Visit Google maps for directions if needed and contact us if you have questions.
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Handshake is the #1 Way Students Find Jobs
Join today and get recruited by the top employers for full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and internships. Designed for students just getting started in their careers or looking to make a pivot to a new industry, Handshake is increasingly known as the #1 place for employers to go to recruit early talent, meaning first job ever, first job in a new industry if you’re changing careers, or first time returning to the workforce after taking some time off. Learn more today.
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Opportunities to Earn Digital Credentials at FCC
Earning industry-recognized, employment-focused digital credentials, valued by employers, provides you with control and ownership of your achievements. Digital credentials serve as verification of your knowledge, skills, capabilities, and accomplishments. Displaying your credentials online, and sharing them through social networks, provides a more complete picture of your achievements and can be easily recognized and verified by employers, associations, and organizations.
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